Odallus The Dark Call

Odallus The Dark Call channels Ghosts'n Goblins, Demon's Crest and Castlevania into a deliberately retro exploration platformer. The old gods have abandoned the land, Darkness collects souls for its army, and Haggis - a soldier who already left fighting behind once - must wield his sword again to pull his son out of it.

Eight levels open up to non-linear exploration, with secrets and routes tucked behind ability gates and careful platforming. Huge bosses anchor each area, while more than fifty enemy types populate the spaces between them.

Sharp controls, rad 8-bit visuals and an oppressive atmosphere carry the eight-plus hours of gameplay. A Veteran Mode raises the floor for players who want the classic difficulty curve sharpened further than the standard run already delivers.